From Sea, Earth and Sky, All the In Betweens

From Sea, Earth And Sky, All The In Betweens

So sweet, splashing waves of Spring's fawning crest
beauty dear sent at Nature's kind behest,
vivid sprouting colors, its brilliant sheen
fresh dawn's soft-born glows, its peacock like preen!

Invigorating as earth, wakes to live
splendorous as Mother Nature yet gives,
a'plenty, its fields of flowering greens
from sea, earth and sky, all the in betweens!

Inspiring hues, as poets so oft describe
Hope awarded to all, with nary a bribe,
plenitude of rainbow colors, a feast
giftings of life, with Love never the least!

Wherein, mankind sees Nature at its best.
So sweet, splashing waves of Spring's fawning crest!

Robert J. Lindley, 1-25-2020
Sonnet, ( As seen in the mind's eye from Spring of '73 )

Syllables Per Line:10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 0 10 10
Total # Syllables::140
Total # Words::::::100

Note: 
From darkness was born light
From sadness was born anew
Once blinded now clear sight
Heart should be pure and true.

This poem was born as a healing and a remembrance
that  one must recover from anger and forgive those
that are steeped in darkness, envy, hate and any of the
other evils that so beset mankind. With that in mind I
went back in time to a most joyous and wonderful time
in my youth. And thank God I was then so very blessed....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 2/11/2020 3:26:00 PM
Congrats on your POTD, Robert. Well penned.
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Date: 1/30/2020 11:14:00 AM
Congrats on POTD! Wonderful imagery!
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Date: 1/29/2020 4:47:00 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful poem been honored and chosen as POTD Robert my friend. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 1/28/2020 12:00:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD. "Beautiful" I love at the end you added," This poem was born as a healing and a remembrance that one must recover from anger and forgive those that are steeped in darkness, envy, hate and any of the other evils that so beset mankind." So sad when people can't forgive. Life is sooooo short. I have never understood envy. Have a wonderful day...........
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Date: 1/28/2020 11:11:00 AM
This is beautiful and uplifting, Robert. Nature inspired you so....the first stanza somehow reminds me of Keats. ~ congratulations on POTD award! Regards // paul
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Date: 1/28/2020 4:39:00 AM
The fascinating beauty of Nature.. its lofty and renewable spirit is the embodiment of elevation and truth.. the epitome of God's grace and creation.. Great souls who are able to connect deeply with such a height and depth translate their state of heart and mind in meaningful impressive poetry that would ever look up to divine grace both in Nature and in human nature.. Congratulations, Robert, on your POTD honour! A well earned recognition for such a beauty! My deepest regards and blessings.
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Date: 1/28/2020 4:31:00 AM
A beautiful Sonnet to have shared with us Robert. Congratulations on your POTD....Maria Hugs
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Date: 1/27/2020 9:51:00 PM
Cheers, Congratulations, dear Friend. Glad to find one of your masterpieces as a POTD. Hurrah! You deserve more than one POTD, So rich with meaning, imagery. ***Really love this gem*** Panagiota xx
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Date: 1/27/2020 6:55:00 PM
"Wherein, mankind sees Nature at its best" This thought lifts me up. "Nature" - a beautiful creation, created by Our Creator. There are many in the World taking the beauty that surrounds us, and making it ugly. In so many different ways. Shame on them. To make a difference in the World, we must act better, be better. Your thoughts are lovely. The images you paint with your words, bring a smile. Congratulations Robert, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
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Date: 1/27/2020 2:15:00 PM
I am happy to see this worthy poem honored with POTD Robert. You know how much I loved it. Congratulations! xxoo
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Date: 1/27/2020 1:31:00 PM
Congrats on POTD Robert.. Mankind is full of evil and hate is a strong word... it is important to forgive and forget and move on..
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Date: 1/27/2020 11:23:00 AM
such a beautiful sonnet my friend... congratulations on your POTD :) hugs
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Date: 1/27/2020 11:06:00 AM
Lovely sonnet, oh I remember 73 was just entering Jr. High School that year... Congratulations on P.O.T.D.
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Date: 1/27/2020 10:07:00 AM
Even now you are blessed...Congratulation Robert on POTD
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Date: 1/27/2020 9:23:00 AM
Beautiful write Robert, Congrats on POTD..
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Date: 1/27/2020 8:41:00 AM
- Congratulations for your p.o.t.d., Robert - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/27/2020 8:40:00 AM
Greatness comes from your golden pen, Robert. Many congrats on POTD. Blessings. Charlie
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Date: 1/27/2020 8:31:00 AM
Congratulations for POTD :)
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Date: 1/27/2020 5:29:00 AM
As poets...some of us are shamans of words...this is just one example in your masterful writing repertoire...Congrats!! are in order my friend, for this most deserving POTD!!...all the best from the Wingster ^WW^ :o)
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Date: 1/27/2020 2:19:00 AM
Back to say congrats Robert on a well deserved P. O. T. D. honour Tom
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Date: 1/26/2020 12:45:00 PM
Excellent imagery and an effective coping mechanism when dealing with adversity. Nicely done.
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Date: 1/25/2020 6:38:00 PM
This poem is a celebration of the gifts of nature and how love blooms like spring flowers Robert. I am Faving this beauty my friend! Let spring soon come to those dealing with the black ice and heavy snows on winter winter roads. xxoo
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Robert Lindley
Date: 1/26/2020 12:02:00 AM
Thank you my friend. I am blessed greatly that I have such memories to call forth in trying times and be fodder for full pen and old poet to fall back upon.. God bless...
Date: 1/25/2020 1:40:00 PM
This is just wonderful, Roberto - joyous, uplifting, optimistic, and romantic - all my favorites! Love the rhythm and phrasing and attention to detail - adding to faves, my friend! Keep up the great work! (Replying your Soupie soon) :o)
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Robert Lindley
Date: 1/26/2020 12:00:00 AM
Thank you my friend. Always a great pleasure to hear from you and read your exquisitely crafted poetry! God bless...
Date: 1/25/2020 11:36:00 AM
Yes, Robert, you are blessed now! You are rewarded and probably kindly remembered by someone in your past.
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Robert Lindley
Date: 1/25/2020 12:32:00 PM
Thank you my friend. I am sure I am remembered, and much of that is with loving and pleasant smiles. I gave her true and deep love and she failed to appreciate it for the treasure that it is/was..
Date: 1/25/2020 9:14:00 AM
Since the beginning of time mother nature has provided inspiration for poets and artists alike. Well written Robert. Tom.
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Date: 1/25/2020 12:27:00 PM
Thank you my friend. This sonnet was composed about the time in my life when love was new and held such romantic passion that even Nature and its beauty could not match. Youth and such a blessing it was to be so deeply in love...
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